RNA Awards for Religion Reporting Excellence | Deadline Feb. 1

ABOUT THE RNA AWARDS

The Religion Newswriters Association annual contests showcase religion reporting excellence in the news media, with more than $10,000 in prizes.

Information on award guidelines, eligibility and entry fees is available via the award category links below. Entrants need not be RNA members, but joining RNA can save up to $75 on entry fees and simplify the entry process.

ENTRY FORM

Enter online here. For entry tips, see this guide.

AWARD CATEGORIES

Newspapers

Small newspapers—weekday circ. 50,000 or less (Cassels Award)
Mid-size newspapers—weekday circ. between 50,001–150,000 (Cornell Award)
Metropolitan newspapers—weekday circ. between 150,001–300,000
Large newspapers & wire services—weekday circ. 300,001+

Multiple Media

Feature writing (Supple Award)
Enterprise, series and serials (Renner Award)
Commentary
Online religion sections (Schachern Award)

Magazines

Magazine news reporting
Magazine overall excellence

Broadcast

Television News Magazine
Television Local News
Television National Network/Cable News
Documentary
Radio or Podcast

Books

Non-fiction book in religion

Students

Student religion reporting (Chandler Award)

QUESTIONS

Direct all questions to Debra Mason, 573-882-9257.

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